Foundation Plan for Financing Schools Needs Nuance
Iowa readers see a debate on the Foundation Plan to equalize school funding via a state levy and higher taxes. Urban districts would cut property taxes while rural districts also gain, yet unknown sales or income tax burdens threaten those least able to pay. Reorganization remains uncertain. districts like Malvern should seek cost cuts while preserving quality, including teacher sharing with nearby districts.
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Iowa
Foundation Plan
Corner Conference
Iowa State Dept. of Public Instruction
Malvern
Glenwood
Nishna Valley
Malvern Leaders Howe Newspaper Offer and Rates
The Malvern Leader advertising details show subscription and mailing rates for Mills County Iowa towns including Imogene Randolph and Tabor. Prices listed include one year 4.50, six months 2.00, three months 1.00, two years 7.00 and a single copy 10 cents. Postage terms noted under federal act.
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Mills County
Iowa
Imogene
Randolph and
Tabor
Alaska
Ana
Advertising Rates for Classified Listings and Subscriptions
Advertising rate notice outlining per line and per inch charges for classified ads, first insertion and subsequent insertions, minimum per insertion, display rates per column inch, reader rate and a card of thanks price. Includes subscriptions payable in advertising terms and local reader notices.
Glenwood State School Supt Lists Six Physicians No Psychiatrists
Glenwood State Hospital School superintendent William Campbell states the staff includes six physicians with no psychiatrists on payroll. He notes one physician is part time and that psychiatrists are used only as infrequent consultants, mainly from University of Nebraska and Creighton Medical School, not meeting minimum accreditation standards.
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Glenwood State School
University of Nebraska
Creighton Medical School
Joint Commission On Accreditation of Hospitals
American Association On Mental Deficiency
William, Campbell
Supt
Glenwood State Hospital
Otha Wearin Urged for Iowa Scenic Development
Former congressman Otha D. Wearin urged Red Oak Lions Club members on January 28 to share responsibility for environmental control and improvement. He called for cooperation from state and federal governments and emphasized leveraging Southwest Iowa’s natural and historic assets to boost tourism and curb population decline.
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Otha D. Wearin
Congress
Red Oak Lions Club
Iowa
Wearin
Weanut
Mién
Ipalco Names New Supervisor Ballou
Alan M. Ballou was named Supervisor of Customer Service and Sales for the Western Division of Iowa Power and Light Company. He will coordi nate sales in nine western counties from Council Bluffs and lead customer service for the division. Ballou, a Kellerton native, has an engineering degree from the University of Iowa, served in the Army, and has worked in Des Moines Industrial Sales. He and his wife Patricia will move to Council Bluffs.
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Alan M. Ballou
Iowa Power and Light Company
Co. Bluffs
Ballou
Iowa Power
University’ of Iowa
Des Moines
Kellerton
Drake University
University of Iowa
Patricia Ann Williams
Ollie, Ta
Mary Susan
Ballous
Council Bluff
Farm Pollution Program Targets Rural REAP Rollout
County farmers will join the Rural Environmental Assistance Program with emphasis on environmental issues caused by agriculture. ASC Chairman Vern Sell notes REAP, formerly ACP, will share costs equally for conservation practices. The program rewards pollution abatement, soil and water conservation, recreation, wildlife, and open space with permanent measures to cut farm water pollution.
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Vern Sell
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Washington
Reccounty of Agriculture
Clifford
Hardin
Pennes
Creighton Memorial St Josephs Nursing Caps Ceremony
Freshman nursing class at Creighton Memorial St Joseph Hospital held a Sunday ceremony in St John’s Church on the Creighton University campus. Seventy six students received caps and uniforms marking the start of clinical training, with an open house for families and friends. Karen Marlin of Malvern and Deborah Fickel of Red Oak were among those honored.
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Creighton Memorial
Karen Marlin
Malvern
Deborah Fickel
Red Oak
Cattle Feeder Day programs set for southwest Iowa
Dr. Mitch Geasler and William Zmoleh of Iowa State Extension Livestock Specialists will conduct three Cattle Feeder Day programs in southwest Iowa. Shenandoah February 16 at United Methodist Church Treynor February 17 at Congregational Church Harlan February 18 at Savings and Loan All sessions run 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Reservations by February 11 are needed. Fees Shenandoah $2.50 Treynor $2.00. Topics include grain handling, supplements, rations, additives and environmental housing with new ideas in beef production.
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Mitch
Geasler
William
Zmoleh
Iowa State University
Iowa
LaVerne C, Obrecht
Shemandoah
United Methodist Church
Treynor
Congregational Church
Harlan
the Savings , and Loan
Shenandoah
Obrecht
Iowa State
From Our House Getting to Know You Theme
A reader shares a personal note about bonding with a new daughter. The piece centers on mutual discovery and growing affection as they get to know each other, with hopeful, affectionate tone and simple reflections.
Community Mourns Arleigh Shepard Former Neighbor
A Glenwood resident, Arleigh Shepard, longtime neighbor, died after a long illness. Sympathy is extended to Mrs Shepard and family. Sunday reception honored the bride and groom John Dusdor with local families in attendance. Additional visiting relatives from Pocahontas and Papillion were noted along with Ethel Herrick's return from a Houston trip.
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Arleigh Shepard
Glenwood
Elmer Fieselman
Marlene
Don Fieselman
Papillion
Nebr
Ethel Herrick
Eldred Peters
Michael
Co. Bluffs
Peters
Houston
Texas
Church Notes at First Baptist and St John’s Lutheran
Rev Howard Mace leads First Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 50 p.m. Visitation Thursday 7 30 p.m. Communion Feb 21 with Rev Glen Hammer speaking. Pot luck dinner follows. St John’s Lutheran invites worship with Rev Henry Wesenberg at 9 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Class at 10 a.m.
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First Baptist Church
Howard Mace
Ina Scarff
U. S
Glen Hammer
ST. John's Lutheran Church
Henry Wesenberg
Community Church Activities and Meetings
United Methodist Church lists sermons, Sunday School and youth meetings, choir practice, and circle meetings with dates in February. St John’s Episcopal Church notes morning prayers and sermon with Holy Eucharist on the second Sunday at 10 a.m. and a priest-in-charge. District lay meetings and social events referenced with locations in Council Bluffs and Macedonia.
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United Methodist Church
Clarence Woollard
Bonnie Mansfield
Knight
O'Dell
Ruth
Mettha Cirle
J. F. Wearin Jr
Thomas
Broadway
Council Bluffs
Macedonia
Broadway Methodist Church
St. John's Episcopal Church
Vine
Glenwood
Raymond Ray
Charles Mitzenius
Church Army
Holy Rosary Catholic Church Services Glenwood
O L Kaufman pastor announces weekly masses at Holy Rosary Glenwood Sunday 7:30 a m and 10 a m Holy Days 9 30 a m and 6 30 p m First Fridays 6 50 p m mass at State School Sundays 1 p m Confessions Saturday and before Holy Days and Fridays
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Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Glenwood
O. L. Kaufman
Rubber Stamps for Sale at The Leader Office
Rubber stamps offered at The Leader office with quick service and reasonable pricing. Potential buyers are invited to inquire at the newspaper for availability and ordering options.
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Leader
Weekend Visits Across Nebraska Families Noted
Saturday and Sunday visitors marked a flurry of family gatherings across Nebraska towns. The Everett Blackman and Duane Clay households hosted relatives from Ralston and Willisea while the Schroeder and Bode families shared time in Hooper and nearby communities. Local travels included the Alberts and Haney families in Carson and Glenwood, with ARMY staffer SP4 Rick Myers dining in Ft. Riley later.
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Wayne Blackman
Duane Clay
Ralston
Nebr
Gerald Schuler
Cathy
Willisea
Robert Schroeder
Richard Mattson
Jerald Bode
Hooper
Neb
Donnie Schroeder
Bode
Clarence Nagel
Co. Bluffs
Eugene Alberts
Carson
Rarndall Barber
State University
Ames
Frank Fay
Mirs
Earl Harmon
Hillsdale
Axt
Wayne Blackmean
Glenwood
Raynor, Lett and Kent
Arleigh Shep- Dwight Myers
Rick Myers
Ft. Riley
Kan
Jack Haney
Myers
Mercy Hospital
Unclear weather forecast notes and sentiment for February first
Weather diary entry notes a cold start at four degrees Wednesday with a sunny sunrise and a high near sixty Friday. Mentions snow drifts and a near half inch of snow on Saturday. Weather system and blizzard with fifty mile winds redirected north. Expresses appreciation for sunny days as February passes toward spring.
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Howe
F. A. Wortman
Otha Wearin
OR. L. B. Petersen
Malvern, Town
Altho
Hong
Ipalco
ST. Joseph’s
Ask
Dr.Geasler
Wm, Zimolek
PAYI
Parean
Mrs. Miley
Schmidt
Austin Bass
Golda Bass
Richard Bass
Douglas
Donald O'Conner
Timothy and
Teresa O'Conner
Pocahontas
Strahan United Methodist Church
Floyd Hillyer
Victor McCall
L,scheffel
Res
Orla Kio van
Everett Blackman
Farm Bureau Office
Tom Nutting
Henderson
Heider
AC Chopper
Kelly-Ryan Elevator
P.T
Wood Bros
Helder
WSCS
Lee Baumbach
Kenneth Gridley
Audt
Howard Lantz
Ringman
State Bank & Trust
Magedbne, Lowe
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